Report: Clean energy workforce is growing in Pennsylvania, but challenges remain

Reid FrazierJanuary 22, 2025

The number of clean energy jobs is growing in Pennsylvania, but what will it take to keep the momentum going?

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyYour Environment Update

Coal was on its way out. But surging electricity demand is keeping it alive

FloodlightJanuary 15, 2025

Utilities are delaying coal plant retirements and running them even when they cost more than renewable sources.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPollutionYour Environment Update

A new book takes on the dangers of radioactivity in the oil and gas industry

Kara HolsoppleDecember 30, 2024

Science journalist Justin Nobel's shocking seven-year investigation looks at how the industry has skirted regulations and endangered public health.

EnergyHealthPollutionYour Environment Update

A new book provides hope for restoring the atmosphere from climate pollution

Kara HolsoppleDecember 29, 2024

Climate scientist Rob Jackson tells the stories of people cutting emissions and trying to remove greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.

Climate ChangeTechnologyYour Environment Update

New book about deer invites us to take a closer look at ourselves, too

Kara HolsoppleDecember 23, 2024

Erika Howsare's "The Age of Deer" investigates the relationship between deer and people throughout history.

ConservationCultureWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update

New report gathers priorities from Ohio River communities for restoring the watershed

Julie GrantDecember 23, 2024

The report is a step in the effort to create a restoration plan for the 14-state Ohio River watershed that can attract federal funding.

ConservationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

Kayak tour allows Pittsburghers to transform trash into art

Lauren MyersDecember 23, 2024

An event focused on interactive public art led a group to Turtle Cove along the Allegheny River. Participants collected trash and constructed sculptures.

CultureRecreationWaterWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update

Get to know trees on a winter walk with Tree Pittsburgh

Kara HolsoppleDecember 19, 2024

Become a nature detective this winter to learn to identify trees by their shapes, seed pods and branch patterns.

ConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update

Buying refurbished electronics to save money and the planet

Kara HolsoppleDecember 11, 2024

The environmental group PennEnvironment put together a guide with tips on buying refurbished laptops, phones and tablets for holiday gifts.

Climate ChangePollutionTechnologyYour Environment Update

Common terns successfully breed at Presque Isle State Park for the first time in 60 years

Kara HolsoppleDecember 5, 2024

The shorebird species is endangered in Pennsylvania and two juveniles fledged their nest on sandy, Lake Erie beach in August.

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